Airbnb's reseller permit - copy needed

DavidAndBecky0
Level 2
Coupeville, WA

Airbnb's reseller permit - copy needed

How do I obtain a copy of Airbnb's Washington State Reseller's Permit?  

 

Info from the Washington Department of Revenue

 

"Every business that sells at wholesale must have a valid reseller permit or other documentation for each customer that buys without paying retail sales tax....

Sellers must maintain proper documentation to support wholesale sales for five years after the date of sale. Sellers have up to 120 days from the date of the sale to collect the documentation. Documentation options include:

In the event of an audit, you will be asked to provide documentation to support your wholesale sales."

 

If my business is selling wholesale to Airbnb, then I will need a copy of Airbnb's reseller's permit.  How can I obtain a copy?

 

 

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Here is where the confusion is coming in and a link to help you...

You only deal with the "Resale Certificate" when you are making Wholesale sales.  You are NOT making Wholesale sales per the Wa State Department of Revenue.  You will report your income under the Retailing B&O Classification and Retail Sales Tax Classification.

The host can then claim a deduction under the Sales Tax classification. The deduction is itemized under “Other” with an explanation that the sales and lodging taxes were collected and sent by Airbnb.

 

https://dor.wa.gov/get-form-or-publication/publications-subject/tax-topics/airbnb-collect-and-send-t...

 

Hope this helps.  There is no Resale Certificate to be provided.  Just have your documentation the income comes from Airbnb bookings and you should be fine.